The median cost of a traditional funeral with burial and viewing is about $8,300, according to a 2023 report from the National Funeral Directors Association, the most recent data available. Cremation ...

Cremation’s rise to 61.9% in 2024, driven by affordability and cultural shifts, has surpassed burials, reshaping the funeral economy with projections of 82% market share by 2045. Cremation has ...

Talking about end-of-life arrangements can feel uncomfortable, but planning ahead is a gift you give your family—and yourself ...

BOSTON — Scattering the ashes of a deceased family member in Massachusetts will soon cost more with the state poised to increase the required fee for cremation reviews. The state medical examiner’s ...